READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO 😉 I personally have mixed feelings about this place. In the pictures it looks amazing but when I arrived there I was not impressed. There is a nice resort that you can see from the sea but apparently the food there is horrible, I am just mentioning it because I found it funny when I read about it. We were planning to stay a week here but after a hour we were already back to Ao Nang beach. Tonsai Beach can be reached only by boat. If you have big luggage DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did it and I felt very stupid. We walked around the area while we were looking for our resort and we saw some monkeys and a lizard. Apart from this we were not impressed. I would say this: if you are in your 20s I think you will enjoy here. We saw some cheap places to stay and good reviews about local restaurants. If you are in your 30s make a proper research before deciding to visit it (even for a hour). If you are in your 40s go somewhere else 😉

Tonsai Beach is a popular beach for Rock Climbers. Extremely rustic and accommodation is mostly bungalows amidst the jungle other than the 2 resorts by the beach. The village is found behind the concrete wall behind the beach so hidden from sight from the beach. Many resorts, F&B and bars in the village are not operational. Some are very dilapidated. A place to be if you want a quiet place without much to do. Electricity is only available at night for most accommodation except for the 2 resorts by the beach. When here, do a little hike to eat at Mama’s Chicken, tucked in a village with some walking through dirt track. Homey food cooked with love. Also a note, getting from Railey to Tonsai by longtail boat requires 4 pax as each trip, the boat man needs to collect 200b. Not a whole lot if you don’t want to walk the jungle track or wade through the waters during low tide. Also if u plan to wade through the water, wet shoes might be helpful as it can be rather rocky. 😊 Another side note: everyday at around 5.30pm-7pm the flies and mosquitoes are rampant. So not a good time to have meals at village. Eat dinner after 7pm or bear with the flying creatures. Do have ur insect repellent ready as u r going to be at the base of the forest area.

We walked from West Railey to this hidden beach during low tide, we took the jungle trek on the way there and walked backed around the rocks. It was tricky but doable. A lovely and quiet beach but the sand is not as nice.

Beautiful isolated beach, perfect for rock climbing and a short (but fun!!) walk from Railey through the rocks and small jungle. It is not as crowded as it’s Railey neighbor, and TONSAI Resort is a great option to stay at. Best kept secret of Krabi, no less

You can walk from Railay West at low tide around the rocks or there is a white rope to help climb up the black rocks to walk through the forest. You may need to get your feet wet a bit depending on the tide. Check out the restaurants/cafes/massages behind resort. Entrance is through the far side of the beach to access the businesses.

Quite isolated and boats don't really come here but to the next beach, Railay, which means that you need to cross both ways when the tide is not high and the path is quite sharp. Almost anything is on this beach and you can't swim because there is no water. I don't recommend it unless you come for the climbing.

A way better beach than Railay. There is a narrow path from the far side of Railay to enter this beach. Taking a boat is 300 bath. This is.a bouldering paradise. Expect to see loads of people hanging on this amazing cliff next to the beach. When we was present we even got to see base jumpers. There is a rare few bars on the beach if you get thirsty.

Tonsai beach is wonderful place to visit but just not good for swimming. Behind the beach there is a hippi village with bungalows and restaurants, you will feel being at another world. You can see Gibon monkeys high on the trees if you look for them around. Good place for mountain climbing as well. The beach is quiet, not so many turist are coming because there are rocks in the sea and not so comfortable to swim. Around 3 pm the sea is moving back and the rocks are all around. it is reacheble from Ao nang beach by collective long tale boat going all day, the price is 100 baht per person one way. On the way back maybe will be more difficult, you will have to wait while people gather, at least 6 needed or to pay total ride fee 600 for less then 6 people. After 6 pm total price is 800.

I walked from railay beach to here. Walking through the forest, some is steep but doable. Peaceful and not so many tourists here in tonsai beach. There’s the boat back to aonang beach but not as much as in railay. Also can walk back along the rock and beach to railay in the evening

Arriving at Tonsai Pier you have an amazing view of Tonsai Beach and the multitude of Long Tail Boats lined up to transport you wherever you need to go. Tonsai Beach is the focal point for all Boat Taxis and you can travel to literally any point on the Island of Phi Phi. The beach isn’t full of sunbathers as the boats take up most of the beach on both sides of the pier. There are plenty of restaurants and bars along the beach so it’s a great place to chill, eat and drink. We loved the area and the atmosphere which was busy was a great place to spend the day or evening.

It is not possible to swim during low tide.

Neat and quiet getaway place with zero traffic noise. The beach is bit rough/ rocky so wear flippers. Rock-climbing is apparently the thing to do here.

Great place to have a beer on the beach, and lay on mats to look up at the rock climbers scaling the cliff face above the bar. Really cool experience, have never seen a bar set up like that. Reachable by a 2 min hike from West Railay beach (doable in flip flops)

A quiet beach, very calm suitable for people who want to get a relaxing holiday.

Really nice beach with good access by boat from Raylaiy and Ao Nang. Sport climbing routes are unreal and super aesthetic next to the sea

Hands down, best laid back experience in Thailand. Come here with plenty of time to get to know the locals and your fellow travelers. World class climbing + the best place to forget the outside world. I will never forget my time here. 10 out of 5 stats if I could.

Stunning secluded beach, great for rock climbing

Beautiful non crowded beach. There is a plenty of shadow

It's always nice to find a secluded lil paradise built & run by friendly Locals. What a lovely secret lil location, Right next to the beautiful Railey beach resort area. At low tide you can can walk from from one to the other to enjoy some of what the local night life has to offer. Tonsai is home to something called Base Camp, which is exactly what it sounds like. Nestled in some majestic climbing faces, base camp is a home to many traveling athletes & climbers, slacklining, juggling & a variety of fire spinners. This is not your typical resort style location, this is a local ran friendly Thai home style hidden jungle beach spot.

Very nice beach, well worth the short walk. The water is very clear and the beach is clean.

Very quiet beach if you want some rest of the busy places is perfect !! Nice sunset and friendly monkeys!!